Bankers Alliance Compliance Corner
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Q: Is an opt-out option required for fraud alert calls and texts?
A: The FCC does now require an opt out mechanism for fraud alert calls and text messages, as well as imposing limits to the frequency of these fraud alert calls and messages. Under the TCPA, "messages" are included within the definition of a "call.” Click here for the TCPA Cheat Sheet that offers an overview of these rules.
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Do you know the types of transactions that are considered Electronic Funds Transfers? These include but are not limited to:
- Point-of-sale transactions
- Automated teller machine transactions
- Direct deposits or direct withdrawals
- Telephone transfers
- Debit card transactions
Click here to see the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reference.
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